What channels do I want on DirecTV to watch soccer?

[RootSkier]

Fox Soccer Channel? Setanta? GolTV? I am highly confused...geeky soccer mags chime in.

[DJSapp]

Posted in the other thread: you want Setanta Sports. Gol TV is mostly Mexican/South American leagues. FSC has more highlights and news programs than Setanta.

Worth the $12.99 IMHO.

Edit: Wow, the rates went up, it's now $15. Glad I locked in while it was cheaper. Still worth it at $15

[DJSapp]

More info:

Fox Soccer Channel, Channel 613

Soccer fans find the most comprehensive coverage of world-class soccer in the U.S. on Fox Soccer Channel, the leading broadcaster of domestic and international soccer and international sports news. The network features a thrilling lineup of world class soccer, including more than 150 Barclays English Premier League matches, Italian Serie A, Argentine Clausura, Major League Soccer, the United Soccer Leagues, men's and women's U.S. National Team friendly matches.

GolTV, Channel 614

GolTV is the first and only television channel dedicated 100% to showcasing soccer. The network transmits more than 1,500 games per year with exclusive rights to the games from Italy, Spain, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay, Bolivia, El Salvador, Honduras & Guatemala. The channel offers the excitement of live matches, action-packed compacts, informative programming, 2 live daily news updates and tournament play.


Events Shown on Setanta Sports

* English Premier League
* UEFA Champions League
* EURO 2008 Qualifiers
* International Friendlies
* Eredivise (Dutch)
* Le Championnat (French)
* Scottish Premier League
* Coca Cola Championship
* Asian Cup Qualifiers
* Asian Champions League
* German FA Cup
* MUTV
* Chelsea TV
* Carling Cup
* Heineken European Cup
* Guinness English Premiership
* Super 14
* Tri Nations
* Currie Cup
* Air New Zealand Cup
* Autumn Tour
* Six Nations
* Powergen Cup
* Magners League
* Super League
* Rugby League
* 2006 Women's Rugby World Cup
* Gaelic Football & Hurling
* Aussie Rules

[RootSkier]

So we can get GolTV and Fox Soccer + like 20 other sports channels for $12.95 or just Setanta for $15....no way on both, we don't watch that much TV. Do you have all those channels, or just Setanta?

Leaning towards the sports package, 150 premier league games, Italian league, and we lived in Argentina for awhile so I love watching River Plate...looking pretty good. -100 points for MLS coverage, though.

[DJSapp]

The MLS coverage dominates FSC during the season. Just a warning.

I have only Setanta Sports since I did the NZ study abroad thing and became a rugby nut. I bought Setanta for the rugby and stayed for the soccer. The Manchester Uni and Chelsey TV coverage is the shiz, though FSC covers Arsenal... gotta pick your EPL team.

[comish]

FSC covers Arsenal... gotta pick your EPL team.

That right there is your answer. Gunners!

[soul_skier]

That right there is your answer. Gunners!

well fuck me running, you gunners have no class. I used to be a chelsea fan, but when they turned into the yankees i got kinda pissed, so now i'm all about west ham and newcastle